Layout Grid Block Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/layout-grid

A Gutenberg container block to let you align items consistently across a global grid.

200K active installs v1.8.4 PHP + WP 5.8+ Updated Jul 11, 2023
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Layout Grid Block Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Layout Grid Block has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 2yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'layout-grid' v1.8.4 plugin exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history. The absence of any identified attack surface, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped outputs, file operations, external HTTP requests, or taint flows is highly commendable and indicates adherence to secure coding practices. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerabilities, including CVEs, which suggests a history of robust security and diligent maintenance. The complete lack of nonce and capability checks on its zero entry points, while usually a concern, is not a risk here because there are no entry points to begin with. This is a rare scenario where the plugin has effectively eliminated potential attack vectors through design.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Layout Grid Block Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Layout Grid Block Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Layout Grid Block Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actioninitblocks\layout-grid.php:4
filterexcerpt_allowed_wrapper_blocksblocks\layout-grid.php:20
actioninitindex.php:13
Maintenance & Trust

Layout Grid Block Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.2.9
Last updatedJul 11, 2023
PHP min version
Downloads185K

Community Trust

Rating94/100
Number of ratings13
Active installs200K
Developer Profile

Layout Grid Block Developer Profile

Automattic

213 plugins · 19.2M total installs

73
trust score
Avg Security Score
92/100
Avg Patch Time
1384 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Layout Grid Block

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/layout-grid/index.js/wp-content/plugins/layout-grid/style.css/wp-content/plugins/layout-grid/editor.css
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/layout-grid/index.js
Version Parameters
layout-grid/index.js?ver=layout-grid/style.css?ver=layout-grid/editor.css?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Layout Grid Block